Police appeal for witnesses after man dies in M40 collision

It happened between Junction 8A and Oxford Services

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 1st May 2024

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the M40 in Oxfordshire.

Just before 1pm yesterday, Tuesday April 30, a Volvo lorry collided with the central reservation and bridge support on the M40 between Junction 8A and Oxford Services.

Sadly the driver, a man in his fifties, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

PC Steve Lane of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said:

“My thoughts remain with the family of the man who died following the collision.

“We are carrying out an investigation into the collision, and asking any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage of the incident to please come forward."

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